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RV55 XTD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,597 mi
Last recorded40,597 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XTD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2024 40,437 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2023 31,231 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering rack oily

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 20,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dampness around power steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,954 miles

dampness around power steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2013 19,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

power steering rack oily

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,347 miles

power steering rack oily

Pass 19 Oct 2012 170,071 miles

brake fluid level low

dampmess around power steering rack

handbrake travel long

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around power steering rack

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,474 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,995 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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RV55 XTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV55 XTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV55 XTD registered?

RV55 XTD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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